Tuition Assistance Program (Community Development Trust)

Up to $5000 is available for tuition and texts for laid off forestry workers, independent owner/operators included.

 

Forestry Labour Force Development Program

Training assistance is available to unemployed, under employed, or self employed workers who have recently been working in the forest industry. You must be ineligible for EI.

BC Training Tax Credit 

As an apprentice you may qualify for up to $9,000 in tax credits. Enhanced credits are available for First Nations individuals and persons with disabilities.

 

Skilled Trades Employment Program (STEP)

Services for individuals interested in training and employment in the trades.

 Call 250-692-1700 for more information about these and other funding opportunities.

 

Updated January 13, 2010